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INSIDE THIS ISSUE PANYNJ Utilizes Enhanced Operations Center to Provide Status Report On Storm Response Secretary Ray LaHood, Port Authority Executive Director Richard Cotton and Aviation Director Huntley Lawrence provide status, recommendations, and future plans for storm situation operations.

Rockaway Development & The winter storm Grayson caused many problems for airline passengers Revitalization Corporation traveling through JFK as well as JFK workers and staff in January. But Builders Awards out of this disappointing performance emerged one very positive out- come; an Enhanced Operations Center (EOC) function was recom- (L-R) Huntley Lawrence, Ray LaHood, and Richard Cotton. Page 6 mended; and is now operational and already delivering positive results. difficulties and chaos that resulted from the January 18th snow storm. He It is evident that the Port Authority is taking problems caused by severe formed a task force and directed six working groups to study the problems storm events very seriously and not looking to paper-over the event and in detail and review the “shortcomings and make recommendations”. take “a business as usual” approach. This group put out the initial recommendations in January, which was To communicate their progress, The Port Authority of NYNJ con- followed by a second round of recommendations made in March. A cap- ducted a Press Conference on May 30th at the EOC headquarters location sulized description of the recommendations are as follows; a snow win- with Secretary Ray LaHood, Executive Director Rick Cotton and Direc- dow for each storm in which teams would be organized in advance, every tor Huntley Lawrence providing an update on status, and highlighting airline set up a “baggage service office”, airlines coordinate and mutually the recommendations made by Ray LaHood and his task force. assist gate allocations and all terminal operators have ground handling The Press Conference was opened by Rick Cotton who described the fully manned and ready before the event. Continued on Page 3

Blue Angels Light Up the to the credibility of the company because they JetBlue Names New President are thinking about the longer-term plan.” Sky at Republic Airport CEO to Concentrate On Longer Term Strategy The promotion makes Geraghty, who will Page 14 also be JetBlue’s chief operating officer, the JetBlue Airways Corp. is promoting Joanna “It certainly makes sense,” Susan Donofrio, highest-ranking woman at a large U.S. airline. Geraghty to president, tasking her with run- an analyst at Macquarie Group Ltd., said of the Tammy Romo serves as chief financial officer ning day-to-day operations while freeing up management shift. “If anything, it adds more at Southwest Airlines Co. and several other Chief Executive Robin Hayes to focus on long- women hold executive vice president titles at term planning. other carriers. Colleen Barrett was South- Geraghty, 45, will also oversee the airline’s west’s president and chief operating officer commercial team, JetBlue said in a statement. from 2001 to 2004. Hayes, 51, will manage efforts to improve profit Geraghty joined JetBlue in 2005 and most re- margins and the company’s expansion into re- cently served as executive vice president for cus- lated travel and vacation businesses. tomer experience. She was vice president, chief Geraghty will take over as JetBlue’s No. 2 ex- people officer from 2010 to 2014, and vice presi- ecutive as the New York–based airline faces a dent and associate general counsel before that. TSA Prepares for a raft of other changes. It is nearing a decision on She previously shared responsibility for Record-Breaking whether to expand service across the Atlantic groups involved in running the airline with Jeff Ocean, while also working through a cost-cut- Martin, executive vice president of operations. Summer Travel Season ting program and contending with the union- Martin will become a senior adviser, helping Page 18 ization of two critical work groups: pilots and with transition following the management flight attendants. Joanna Geraghty Continued on Page 3 LAW OFFICES OF Polsky, Shouldice & Rosen, P.C. Protecting the Rights of the Injured Worker Since 1991 No matter how safe you think your job is, there is always a chance that you or your co-workers can get hurt at work. In 2013 alone, more than 3 million workers suffered from on the job injuries and illnesses. If you are injured while working you qualify for Workers’ Compensation, an insurance coverage that your employer is legally required to have. This insurance will cover all of your related medical bills as well as pay up to 2/3 of your salary tax free while you are unable to work. You may be entitled to a cash settlement from the insurance company even if you do not miss time from work. Contact us for a free consultation to insure that your rights and benefits are protected. Tel: (516) 594-0909 • (718) 875-0909 • www.WorkersCompNY.com

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PANYNJ Utilizes North Korean Official Lands Enhanced PUBLISHER At JFK for Talks With Pompeo Kathryn Bliss Operations Center [email protected] A senior North Korean official arrived in New York on Wednesday, May 30st in the highest-level of- to Provide Status ficial visit to the United States in 18 years, as President Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un sought to EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Joseph Alba Report On pursue prospects for a high-stakes nuclear summit. [email protected] Kim Yong Chol, the former military intelligence chief and one of the North Korean leader’s clos- est aides, landed mid-afternoon on an Air CREATIVE DIRECTOR Storm Response China flight from Beijing. Associated Press Raymond F. Ringston Continued from Page 1 [email protected] journalists saw the plane taxi down the tar- Secretary LaHood told the audience that the mac before the North’s delegation disem- ASSOCIATE EDITOR task-force he headed had 50 recommendations barked at JFK International Airport. Roberta Dunn but wanted to stress the most important. First, During his unusual visit to the U.S., Kim [email protected] there is the establishment of a permanent EOC Yong Chol planned to meet with Secretary EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTOR office; one that will be fully staffed each day of State Mike Pompeo, who was traveling Michael Baldini and augmented by 26 specialized aviation staff up from Washington. Their talks will be [email protected] during storm events. Second, would be to in- aimed at determining whether a meeting ADVERTISING stall a best practices model from EOC’s between Trump and Kim Jong Un, origi- Edward J. Garcia throughout the country. And finally, the third nally scheduled for June 12 but later can- [email protected] key recommendation was to deal with baggage celed by Trump, can be restored, U.S. Jo Anne Farrell to ensure passengers are united with their bag- officials have said. [email protected] gage as soon as possible. The talks come as preparations for the EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR Director Lawrence responded to questions highly anticipated summit in Singapore Laura Mannino after discussing the operational mission of the were barreling forward both in the U.S. and [email protected] EOC and how it will be installed and enhanced. in Asia, despite lingering uncertainty about METROPOLITAN AIRPORT NEWS From Lawrence’s presentation, I got the im- whether it will really occur, and when. Kim Yong Chol arrives in New York . JFK International Airport pression that the EOC was not going to be a North Korea’s flurry of diplomatic activ- PO Box 300877 static function, but one growing and changing. ity following a torrid run in nuclear weapons and missile tests in 2017 suggests that Kim Jong Un is Jamaica, NY 11430 The speakers also held a Q and A for the me- eager for sanctions relief to build his economy and the international legitimacy the summit with Tel: (347) 396-0904 Fax: (347) 474-7331 dia and guests. JOSEPH ALBA Trump would provide. But there are lingering doubts on whether Kim will ever fully relinquish his [email protected] nuclear arsenal, which he may see as his only guarantee of survival in a region surrounded by www.metroairportnews.com enemies. JetBlue Names Trump announced that Kim Yong Chol was coming to New York for talks with Pompeo in a tweet Editorial contributions on Tuesday in which he said he had a “great team” working on the summit. That was a shift from last should be addressed to: week, when Trump announced in an open letter to Kim Jong Un that he had decided to “terminate” Metropolitan Airport News, JFK Internation- New President the summit following a provocative statement from the North. JOSEPH ALBA al Airport, PO Box 300877, Jamaica, NY Continued from Page 1 11430, and must be accompanied by return postage. Publisher assumes no responsibil- change. Marty St. George, executive vice presi- ity for safety of artwork, photographs, or dent for commercial and planning, will report manuscripts. to Geraghty under the new system. Permissions: Material in this publication “A lot of thought was given to the power of Skytyper Tragedy In Melville may not be reproduced, stored in a retrieval having everybody under one umbrella, along On May 30th the tragic crash of a Geico Skytyper plane practicing maneuvers in the Melville area, system, or transmitted in any form or by any with the commercial team, at the core airline,” not far from Republic Airport, was reported. Pilot Ken Johansen was lost in the crash as the plane means (electronic, mechanical, photocopy- reportedly broke up while plummeting to the ground in the residential neighborhood of Melville. ing, recording, or otherwise) without the Doug McGraw, a JetBlue spokesman, said in an prior written permission of the publisher. interview. Long Island is the Cradle of Aviation, where aviation took root in the United States and is still a vibrant part of their commercial industry. Farmingdale, home to Republic Airport and the Geico The views and opinions expressed in Met- The company also announced the retire- ropolitan Airport News are those of the ment of James Hnat, the longtime general Skytypers, remains an active hub for aviation enthusiasts. The Skytypers are a squadron of six authors and advertisers, and do not nec- counsel, corporate secretary and executive aircraft that perform at air shows all over the United States. essarily reflect the policy or position of the vice president for corporate affairs. The plane was a SNJ-2, World War II trainer plane capable of all the maneuvers of a high per- publisher. Articles presented in this publi- Hayes was named president of JetBlue in formance fighter plane at slower speeds. Although the aircraft are 75 years old, they are consid- cation are for general information and edu- ered a testament to the greatest era of aviation engineering. cational purposes and do not constitute 2014 and added the chief executive title a year legal or financial advice. later. In addition to long-range strategic plan- “A careful and thorough investigation is already underway. We ning, he will focus on ventures similar to Jet- are working with local law enforcement, the Federal Aviation Ad- ©Copyright 2018 by Metropolitan Airport News Blue Travel Products, which was designed to ministration, and the National Transportation Safety Board,” a All rights reserved Printed in the USA move the carrier into travel and hospitality spokeswoman for Skytypers said in a statement. “Our thoughts ventures. are with Ken and his family.” “You have seen at other airlines that the According to local officials, no additional injuries or property president is next in line to be CEO, so it pro- damage was reported. vides a little more clarity into the succession The pilot was Ken Johansen. He was a graduate of the United planning,” said Joe DeNardi, a Stifel Financial States Naval Academy, a Navy aviator, and a professional pilot ac- Corp. analyst. “I don’t think it says much about cording to Skytypers. He leaves behind a wife and two children. ■ Ken Johansen when Robin may be looking to step down.” ■ 4 Metropolitan Airport News | June 2018 www.MetroAirportNews.com JFK Airport’s Terminal 4 Debuts Security Operations Center Centralizes security management and enhances technology infrastructure in partnership with Thales Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy International Airport opened a best-in-class Security Operations Center (SOC) as part of an extensive security modernization project in partnership with Thales, a world leader in airport security. The SOC and its advanced technology will enhance the terminal’s security operations, supporting the growth of Terminal 4 and providing its more than 21 million an- nual travelers with a safe and secure customer experience. “We are pleased to partner with Thales to further improve Terminal 4’s security operations,” said Alan Pellegrini and Gert-Jan de Graaff Gert-Jan de Graaff, President and CEO of JFKIAT, the company which operates Terminal 4. “This commemorating the Security Operations new Security Operations Center will prove to be an integral component in keeping passengers and Center grand opening. employees at Terminal 4 safe and secure. The system will grow with the terminal, as it was designed JFKIAT to allow for expansion both inside Terminal 4 and strategically connect stakeholders outside the ter- subsystems and enabling a more timely and accurate response by Terminal 4’s security personnel minal facility.” and law enforcement. Processes are pre-programmed, for consistent responses allowing operators Complete with an Airport Operation Control Center (AOCC) platform and Physical Security In- to focus on alternate security items. formation Management software, the SOC promotes efficiency, effectiveness and situational aware- “Providing a secure and hassle-free airport experience is no small feat in a world that is increas- ness for T4’s security department while significantly improving outcomes through real-time ingly fast moving and unpredictable,” said Alan Pellegrini, CEO of Thales USA. “Airport security is management capabilities. The integrated security control center consolidates all security manage- an important issue and with the capabilities of this new SOC, Terminal 4 can rely on Thales to help ment and operational tools, providing those operating the system with complete control of provide first class security operations.” ■ Vaughn College Graduates 180 Gateway Group Tunnel On Saturday May 19, families and friends gathered into the William R. DeCota Hangar, waiting for the more than 180 graduating students to walk at Vaughn College’s 2018 Commencement Ceremony. The conferring of master’s, bachelor’s and associate degrees in engineering, technology, manage- Project Gets Green Light ment and aviation began with a welcome from Dr. Paul LaVergne, vice president of academic affairs From the May 18th daily update on New York followed by Vaughn President Dr. Sharon B. DeVivo. Crain’s Review, it was reported that the govern- Rick Cotton, executive director of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) was ment agency charged with overseeing the con- awarded an honorary degree by the College and delivered the commencement address. struction of a new pair of rail tunnels under the “To the graduating class…the opportunity and challenge in the fields of aviation and technology Hudson River and other related infrastructure an- could not be greater… The demand for talent has never been higher,” said Cotton. nounced that it has received money to push for- President DeVivo closed the commencement ceremony by thanking the graduates for their con- ward on a time-sensitive section of the project. tributions to the institution and wishing them well in the next chapter of their journey. This project will affect both freight and passen- She added; “Remember your alma mater. Your future success and the prosperity of Vaughn are ger rail movement between New Jersey and New now inextricably linked. We will need your support to thrive and continually enhance the value of York and may also have a direct effect on logistics the degree you are awarded today. I encourage you to stay connected to Vaughn as you move forward routing after cargo arrives via air. in your careers and reflect on what you can contribute as a member of this community. “ The Gateway Development Corp. said it had re- Congratulations to the Vaughn College Class of 2018! ■ ceived $12.5 million from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to relocate utilities to Port Authority Executive Director, make way for the concrete casing that will link to Rick Cotton delivers Vaughn College the tunnel and run under the Hudson Yards development on the Far West Side. Commencement address. Two sections of the casing have been built so far, at a cost of $250 million, stretching under the east side of the Hudson Yards project. As The Related Cos., the real estate company spearheading the Hudson Yards development, plans to soon begin decking over the western section of the rail yards to undertake the second half of the project, there is growing urgency to build the final leg of the con- crete casing. The last section of the underground casing is expected to cost $440 million or more, much of that coming from New York and New Jersey or their state-controlled transit agencies, including the Port Authority, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and New Jersey Transit. Federal dollars will also be required to fund a portion of the casing’s cost. In March Congress set aside more than $540 million for the Gateway project, although it wasn’t immediately clear how much of that would be available for the casing. Once the deck is installed, the casing can no longer be built, creating a poten- tially ominous deadline. “Finishing the Hudson Yards concrete casing is an essential step toward construction of a new tunnel,” John Porcari, interim executive director of the Gateway Development Corp., said in a state- ment. JOSEPH ALBA www.MetroAirportNews.com June 2018 | Metropolitan Airport News 5 dnata Receives Prestigious Awards dnata Travel picks up two awards at the World Travel Awards Middle East dnata was recently presented with the two prestigious awards at the World Travel Awards Middle East Gala Ceremony 2018 – for the fifth year running, securing the accolade of ‘UAE’s Leading Travel Agency’ and ‘The Middle East’s Leading Business Travel Agency’. The World Travel Awards Middle East, presented at a gala dinner in Ras Al Khaimah, in front of the re- gion’s leading travel groups. They are voted on by travel and tourism professionals worldwide. They recognize commitment to service excellence which organizations receiving awards have demonstrated during the past twelve months. “It’s particularly gratifying to know our hard work and dedication to our customers have been recog- (L-R) Lysa Scully, Melinda Katz, Dolores Hofman, Helene Gibbs, and Bill Huisman. nized by the World Travel Awards,” said Iain Andrew - Divisional Senior Vice President, dnata Travel. TH “What sets dnata Travel apart from the competition ASDO 36 Annual is exceptional customer service. Above all, dnata is committed to service quality—it’s the foundation of Aviation Networking Event our success and is how we will continue to grow.” ■ A Big Success On May 11th the Queens Air Services Development Office, ASDO, held the 36th annual Aviation Networking event at Russo’s on the Bay. Lysa Scully, General Manager of LaGuardia Airport and PAPD Superintendent Melinda Katz, Queen Borough President spoke to the group about the local airports as economic engines for Queens. There are economic and employment Michael A. Fedorko Retires opportunities here that don’t exist in other places due to Statement from Chairman Kevin O’Toole the airports and all the business that exist to support them. and Executive Director Rick Cotton The event was packed with companies ready to be part of the economic engine and do business in the local aviation “Superintendent of Police and Director of Public Safety for the Port Authority Police Depart- sector. Dolores Hofman, the Airport Matchmaker and Bill ment (PAPD) Michael A. Fedorko announced his retirement from the organization, effective Huisman, Executive Director of the Aviation Development immediately. Council were on hand to make sure the event was a huge “Superintendent Fedorko has served in the role since 2009, leading more than 1,700 uni- success for all those that participated. The reverse trade formed officers responsible for the safety and security of travelers and tenants at all Port -Au show had tables of buyers from JFK and LGA based busi- thority facilities including its airports, bridges and tunnels, the nesses. The businesses looking to develop relationships Port Authority Bus Terminal, maritime facilities, the PATH rail within the airport community were not disappointed, system – and of course the World Trade Center campus and Laura Mannino, Metropolitan Airport News there was a lot of networking being done. the extraordinary security measures it requires. and Mike Garcia, Aqueous Solutions Congratulations to Dolores, Bill and their teams on a “We thank Superintendent Fedorko not only for his service wonderful event that benefits the entire local airport community. to the Port Authority, but for the dedication of his career to ser- For more information about ASDO, go to www.asdoonline.com ■ vice to our region and country. As Vietnam veteran, he served proudly in the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1972, earning a Purple Heart after being wounded in action at Khe Sanh, Republic of Vietnam on March 24, 1967. He then commenced what would become a remarkable ten- Michael A. Fedorko ure with the New Jersey State Police, beginning as a general duty road trooper in 1969 and eventually rising to rank of lieutenant colonel and being appointed Acting Superintendent of New Jersey State Police by Governor Christine Todd Whitman. He also served as head of the Governor’s security unit during the administrations of Governor Brendan Byrne and Governor Thomas Kean. We wish him well as he begins his next chapter. “In light of the Superintendent’s retirement, Edward Cetnar will serve as Acting Superinten- dent of PAPD. Ed has served as PAPD’s deputy superintendent since 2014, prior to which he served as a 27-year veteran of the New Jersey State Police, leading, among other major initia- tives, the comprehensive security efforts for Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium in 2014. Angela Stern, President, Miles “We look forward to working with him to maintain a resolute focus on safety and security as Petroleum (left) and Moe A. our top priority across all of our facilities.” ■ Hossain, President, RLB General Construction Corp. (right) 6 Metropolitan Airport News | June 2018 www.MetroAirportNews.com Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corporation Builders Awards Program, Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer- Amato, and Ms. Victoria Schneps from Schneps Communication and Queens Courier. The honorees were presented with Commu- nity Builder Awards for their contribution in the Queens area that furthers the mission of the RDRC. The organization works to ensure thriving economic growth and sustainability in this region for today and for the future through a collaborative effort with political and business leaders. They do this by providing leadership, training and financial programs for Victoria Schneps, Publisher, Queens Courier local youth, small businesses, first time home owners, and entrepreneurs. and Revitalization Corporation and to Connie Congratulations to the honorees on this DeLaigle for the outstanding event. For more wonderful achievement and to Kevin Alexan- information about this organization, go to der, President of the Rockaway Development www.rdrc.org ■

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Newark Bound Southwest Jet Diverts Due to Cracked Window A Southwest Airlines domestic flight bound for Newark, New Jersey made an emergency landing in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 2, 2018, after a window pane cracked during flight, airline officials and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed. No one was injured in the incident. Flight 957 departed from Chicago Midway Airport and was on route to Newark Liberty Interna- tional Airport with 76 passengers on board. The Boeing 737-700 was cruising at about 26,000 feet when passengers reportedly heard the window at the middle of the cabin crack. There was a loud pop and then the pilot came out and then checked things out; and then he an- nounced we had to divert to Cleveland,” passenger Chris Speros, told The New York Post. “It was pretty tense because he announced there was a crack in the window. We still had pressure in the lots also never declared an emergency before landing at Cleveland. cabin, but he wasn’t sure how much longer we were going to have it,” the passenger added. “The aircraft has been taken out of service for maintenance review,” a spokesman for the airline According to a Southwest spokesman, the crew had to divert the plane to Cleveland-Hopkins In- stated. Southwest also reassured that its maintenance program is approved by the FAA, and that ternational Airport in order to inspect a layer of a windowpane, Reuters reports. Southwest assured “our established programs and processes are designed to enable us to operate at the highest level of that the cabin did not lose pressure because there are “multiple layers of panes in each window”. Pi- safety,” Bloomberg reports. ■

Air France KLM CEO Resigns and Board Acts to Announce Interim CEO Air France KLM shares slumped after the company’s chief executive said he would resign fol- lowing the rejection of a pay deal by the airline’s staff continuing their industrial action in pur- suit of a 5.1% pay rise. A series of Air France strikes—13 one-day walkouts so far in recent weeks—have cost the company at least $359 million dollars. Meanwhile, the strike prompted the cancellation of about 15 percent of Air France flights worldwide. Air France employees were given an opportunity to express their opinion on the multi-year pay proposal. Thus, Air France reported that the vote period came to an end on 4 May, 2018. “As a result, the pay agreement proposal of April 16 ensuring a 7% wage increase over 4 years, including a 2% increase in 2018, is no longer valid,” the company said, and Air France-KLM CEO Jean-Marc Janaillac is following through on his promise to be per- sonally accountable. The French government owns 14.3% of the Air France-KLM parent group. Correspondingly minister Bruno Le Maire warned Air France could “disappear”. The CEO of Air France-KLM, Jean-Marc Janaillac, has an- nounced he will quit his position after Air France's staff rejected Jean-Marc Janaillac a new wage offer in a vote this past week, Reuters has reported. JetBlue Hosts Plane Pull Air France Names Interim CEO CFO Frederic Gagey will take over as interim CEO after Jean-Marc Janaillac stepped down be- for Children With Cancer cause of a labor relations crisis. On May 21st, JetBlue Airlines partnered up with London’s Metropolitan Police Department for a Air France CEO Franck Terner and KLM CEO Pieter Elbers will temporarily serve as deputy friendly Plane Pull at JFK Airport. The pull competition was a fund-raising event for the British group CEOs as part of a management committee of three, with Gagey the committee’s spokes- charity ‘Joining Against Cancer in Kids’ Foundation. (JACK) man, the group said. JetBlue hosted this annual event for the ninth time. The competition is for a good cause, where Air France-KLM also named Anne-Marie Couderc as non-executive chairman of the board “Bobbies” from London’s Metropolitan Police Department (“Brits”) went go head-to-head in time of directors. She is a former government minister who has also held high-level roles in the pub- trials against airport crewmembers and other U.S. law enforcement agencies to see which group can lishing industry and was already on Air France-KLM’s board. pull an Airbus 320 aircraft 100 ft. in the fastest time. The “Yanks” are the defending champions, The committee will make its decisions jointly, overseeing and monitoring group functions and winning the competition for the past eight years. coordinating strategic matters between the group and its airlines, which, as well as Air France JACK was set up in 2008 by Richard and Yvonne Brown, both officers with the Metropolitan Po- and KLM, also include Transavia, HOP! and Joon. lice, to help fund research after their son Jack was diagnosed with the rare form of cancer in 2004. Elbers said the temporary appointments would give the organization order and stability. JetBlue Airways provided transportation for Jack to and from his treatment facilities in the U.S. He “Through this new committee, I will continue to work for the Air France-KLM Group, as well sadly died from the disease on May 3, 2009, but fundraising efforts continue in his memory to sup- as for the further successful implementation of our KLM strategy, just as Franck Terner will con- port other families affected by the condition. tinue to do this for Air France,” he said, adding the appointments would give the board time to The winners were: figure out a permanent solution. “It is important that, throughout the group, we restore the good 1. Nassau County Corrections Dept. (Men’s Team): 29.5 spirit, cohesion, and stability that we had in the early days of our partnership. This was demon- 2. Team NYPD: 30.5 strably successful both for Air France and KLM,” Elbers added. ■ 3. NassauCounty Police Medics: 31.5 To make a donation to the Foundation and to learn more please visit www.j-a-c-k.org ■ 8 Metropolitan Airport News | June 2018 www.MetroAirportNews.com

on their camp to kidnappings of colleagues and After 9/11, A Career Commitment public executions. Yet Olivier considers the ex- perience one of her most rewarding, as she also To Aviation Security lived and worked beside courageous individu- Jeanne Olivier pictured als willing to risk everything for their country. BY JOE IORIO professional organization. She is only the sixth with AAE President & “I sacrificed nothing, but I learned and saw PANYNJ Media Relations Staff woman in its 90-year history to serve as chair. CEO Todd Hauptli examples of people who sacrificed everything,” In 2001, Jeanne Olivier had transferred into In her Port Authority role, Olivier leads a she said. “I’m proud to have had the opportu- her 65th floor World Trade Center office to be- multi-year Aviation Department capital pro- nity to serve in Iraq, but I’m also moved by the gin a new job with the Port Authority’s Aviation gram to reinforce the existing physical, opera- memories of everyday people doing extraordi- Department. Then 9/11 struck, and she real- tional and technological security nary things to help others. I will never forget ized her life from that day forward would be infrastructure. She’s also responsible for work- what I saw there.” changed forever. ing with local and federal authorities on policy With these life-changing experiences having “People lost family members – friends, and funding matters for aviation security and reshaped her career, Olivier plans to continue brothers, sisters, daughters. And I lost col- ensuring Port Authority compliance with her work at the Port Authority, and as the leagues, many of whom I knew since I started regulations. AAAE chair, by encouraging others to get in- with the Port Authority in 1984,” Olivier re- Humble by nature and reluctant to blow her volved with aviation management and public called. “So, from that moment, I planned to in- own horn, Olivier nevertheless has a powerful service. During her year-long appointment, she vest my life’s energy in aviation security, and inspiring story of dedication to public ser- plans to address critical issues such as the cur- working to prevent anything like it from hap- vice, and how she took the lessons of 9/11 and rent shortage of pilots, find more creative rev- pening again.” put them to work on a global scale. Hoping to and its people back on their feet in the midst of enue sources for airports, and continue to Today, that investment is paying dividends. make a real difference after the attacks, Olivier war by restoring a functioning aviation system. promote AAAE’s educational programs. Olivier is the Port Authority’s assistant direc- volunteered to help rebuild war-damaged air- For her work in Iraq, Olivier received the U.S. “Over my 34 years at the Port Authority, dra- tor of Aviation Security Operations, a woman ports in Iraq in 2006-2007, after they were al- State Department’s Meritorious Honor Award. matic social, political and technological ad- whose drive and ability has earned her presti- most completely destroyed. She was the lead Reflecting on her time in Iraq, Olivier re- vancements have redefined aviation’s gious industry honors. The most recent is her technical advisor on aviation facilities in the called witnessing atrocities and surviving her importance to our society,” she said. “I hope to April appointment as chair of the 5,700-mem- northern half of the country. tour while staying in a temporary embassy, lo- have an impact on future industry employees ber American Association of Airport Execu- The strategic mission was to convince the cated in one of Saddam Hussein’s former pal- by setting enduring priorities to meet the excit- tives (AAAE), the industry’s largest Iraqi people of U.S. efforts to get the country aces. She saw everything from mortar strikes ing challenges of tomorrow and beyond.” ■

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Stewart International Airport Hosts Multi-Agency Emergency Response Drill Stewart International Airport hosted an emergency response drill on Saturday, May 5. The exercise, which simulated an aircraft incident, had no impact on flight operations, but airline passengers and motorists saw smoke and rescue vehicles in and around the airport during the exercise. The Port Authority, in conjunction with the New York Air National Guard and local mutual aid ser- vices, is conducting the drill to test coordination and enhance response procedures. Other drill par- ticipants included members of the Orange County Department of Emergency Services, New York State Police and federal law enforcement agencies ■ www.MetroAirportNews.com June 2018 | Metropolitan Airport News 11 4th Annual Global Foundation Golf Outing The Global Foundation for First Responders response each year is overwhelming and greatly held its annual Golf Outing on May 21st to raise appreciated. This year all funds are going to- funds and awareness for our nations fallen first wards the organizations we have partnered responders and their families. The golf outing with to distribute monies to further the educa- took place at the beautiful Stonebridge Golf tional needs for the survivors of the fallen,” ex- Links & Country Club in Smithtown, N.Y. plains William McGuire, Executive Director, Board members, participants, and volun- Global Foundation for First Responders. teers gathered for a moment of silence to recog- The golfers were treated to massages, high nize the sacrifice that has been made by the end sponsors, wonderful food, and comradery all men and women we have lost in the line of duty for the benefit of the Global Foundation for First before setting off onto the links. “The momen- Responders. For information about the charity, tum is building for this great event. The go to www.globalfirstresponders.org ■ Sonia Saleh, JFK Rotary; Edward Rivera, Executive Director CNSF; Genevieve Zdrojeski CNSF; Frank McIntyre; Ed Dougherty; Tammy Card, JFK Rotary.

JFK Rotary Dinner Highlights Plight of Iraqi Homeless The Rotary had their monthly dinner meeting on May 1st. The guest speaker at the meeting was Edward Rivera, Executive Director of the Critical Needs Support Foundation, (CNSF) and fel- low Rotarian. CNSF works with local organizations and other humanitarian actors in Iraq to provide emer- gency assistance and support to communities impacted by the conflict in the middle-east. Under most difficult situations, CNSF has helped rebuild 1200 homes in East Mosul, provid- ing work and training for the inhabitants, has set up 120 communal water tanks, and distributed clothing, heaters, blankets and other necessities to widows and orphans living in East and West Mosul, all with the help of Iraqi and American volunteers. Since his first visit to Iraq in August 2014, during the height of the ISIS expansion, Ed has been back five times, staying a month to three months on his last visit. His plan is to return in Au- gust for three to six months to continue the work of CNSF. Mr. Rivera and the Critical Needs Sup- port Foundation truly exemplify the Rotary's goals of improving peoples’ lives locally and globally through service. To learn more or contribute please go to www.thecnsf.com ROBERTA DUNN

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William McGuire, President & CEO of Global Elite Group, was awarded the Young Professional of the Year Award by the Long Island New York Chapter of ASIS International, the global security professionals organization. (L-R) Joe Morra Sr, Nancy Lupo, Joe Morra Jr., Frank McIntyre, Ulysses, Dr. Ray Kayume 12 Metropolitan Airport News | June 2018 www.MetroAirportNews.com A New Voice for Port Authority Veterans At the Port Authority, a new employee resource agency, the Port Authority recently launched group has formed to not only advocate for the its most comprehensive veterans’ recruitment recruitment of veterans but, more importantly, plan ever, with the goal of U.S. military service to give them a lasting support system once vets making up 5 percent of the PA’s workforce they’re hired. by 2020. Adopted in December 2017, the new Started in November 2017, the Port Author- policy is expected to contribute greatly to the ity Veterans Association (PAVA) represents an agency’s efforts to continually diversify the active community of Port Authority profes- workplace. sionals, both military veterans and supportive The idea for PAVA surfaced in 2013, when Sam Orlan, Ryan Flanagan, former colleagues, who led efforts to help retired, ac- Flanagan, now a Port Department employee Port Authority Aviation Director tive duty and reserve members of the U.S. and then a Port Authority Leadership Fellow, Thomas Bosco, and Sean Kazmark armed forces. was working with the Human Resources and The group’s 80 members are led by the asso- Marketing Departments to roll out a new veter- kick-off event at the Port Authority’s 4 World meriting special commendation for excep- ciation’s inaugural president, Sean Kazmark. ans’ recruitment program. Although Flanagan Trade Center headquarters. tional, heroic, or humanitarian acts and He is assisted by PAVA Vice-President Sam Or- isn’t a veteran, he was committed to helping “The Port Authority is a great place for vet- achievements on behalf of fellow New Yorkers. lan, Treasurer Ryan Flanagan and Secretary vets join and thrive at the Port Authority. erans to start their civilian careers because it Orlan was honored for distinguished service Francis Caponi. “As we worked to improve this system, it be- allows you to be part of something bigger than while deployed as a scout platoon leader in “When military veterans begin their transi- came more obvious that the agency also needed yourself,” said Orlan, a retired U.S. Army cap- Afghanistan. tion to civilian life, many struggle with finding an internal resource group for the growing tain who works with the Tunnels, Bridges & “Many veterans feel a sense of missing pur- a career that has adequate resources to repre- number of veterans already working for the Terminals department. pose when they leave the military, but I think sent their interests and concerns,” said Kaz- agency,” Flanagan said. On May 24th, the New York State Senate pre- that the mission of this agency is a rewarding mark, who works with Port Operations and is a On November 8, 2017, after years of planning sented Orlan with the Liberty Medal, one of the alternative because we work to achieve a Petty Officer 1st Class in the U.S. Navy. and preparation with assistance from Kaz- highest civilian honors a New Yorker can re- greater good for the region,” he said. JOE IORIO, Understanding the value of vets to the mark and Orlan, PAVA became a reality with a ceive. The award is given to individuals PANYNJ Media Relations Staff ■

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Alaska Airlines Opens New Airport Lounge at JFK Alaska Airlines has announced the debut of its first Alaska Lounge on the East Coast, opening at John F. Kennedy Inter- national Airport (JFK). The new, reimag- ined lounge brings to life the company’s West Coast vibe with a cool, comfortable space to work or relax while traveling through JFK. Alaska’s newest lounge features a living room-esque design with multiple seating areas designed with business and leisure travelers in mind. The lounge includes The JFK Lounge in Starbucks-trained baristas who will cre- Terminal 7 is the first Alaska Lounge on the east coast. ate custom handcrafted espresso bever- ages and full-leaf tea beverages for guests. Travelers will have access to complimentary fresh foods Juan-Carlos Capelli VP & Head of Marketing, Longines, Erik Lindbergh including oatmeal and yogurt bars in the morning and salad and soup in the afternoon and evening. Guests can also enjoy a wide-selection of microbrews, West Coast wines or a signature cocktail from the lounge’s welcoming bar. Longines Honors Lindbergh “We're always looking to create warm, welcoming experiences for our guests,” said Brett Catlin, managing director of guest products at Alaska Airlines. “Our newest Alaska Lounge at JFK reflects at Manhattan Award Ceremony the future of our lounge offering – a signature West Coast vibe, unique beverage selections and a fo- On May 21, 1927 Charles Lindbergh completed the first transatlantic solo nonstop flight from Roo- cus on fresh, healthy food options. We’re also thrilled to be the first domestic lounge to introduce a sevelt Field, Long Island to Le Bourget, Paris This historic feat was officially timed and certified by full menu of barista-pulled handcrafted espresso beverages.” the renowned Swiss watchmaker, Longines. Shortly after his crossing, Lindbergh approached The Alaska Lounge is located on the mezzanine level of Terminal 7 at JFK. It is accessible to Longines to create a watch that would respond to his aviation needs, and thus the Lindbergh Hour Alaska guests traveling through or out of Terminal 7 who have purchased a day pass or lounge mem- Angle Watch was created and became the true watchmaking icon that it is today. bership or are flying First Class. All paid First-Class guests receive complimentary access to the With its historic ties to aviation, Longines chose to celebrate the anniversary of Lindbergh’s flight lounge, a benefit only offered by Alaska compared to other domestic carriers. In addition to the new by creating the Longines Lindbergh Award. On May 21, 2018, at the headquarters of the New York JFK lounge, Alaska has lounges in Anchorage, Los Angeles, Portland, Oregon and three in Seattle, Times, the newspaper that so passionately covered Charles Lindbergh’s exploits, the first Award the airline’s largest hub. was granted to Erik Lindbergh, the grandson of the famed aviator. To become an Alaska Lounge member, visit alaskaair.com/content/airport-lounge/join-renew Erik Lindbergh, an artist and designer, has been involved in a number of projects in the field of or purchase a day pass for only $45. In addition to the new lounge at JFK, Alaska Lounge member- space tourism and ecological airplanes. In May 2000, during the 75th anniversary of Charles Lind- ship provides access to over 90 airport lounges worldwide in cities like Chicago, London, Tokyo, bergh’s historic flight, Erik followed in the footsteps of his famous grandfather and performed the Sydney, and Paris. This includes access to select Admirals Club locations when arriving or depart- same solo Atlantic crossing, in a small single engine airplane, from Long Island to Le Bourget. In ing that day on a purchased or redeemed-mileage ticket on Alaska Airlines or American Airlines. ■ recognition of his many achievement Mr. Juan-Carlos Capelli, Longines VP and Head of Interna- tional Marketing presented Erik Lindbergh with the Longines Lindbergh Award, which comes with $25,000 (the sum Charles received after his flight), and the Lindbergh Hour Angle Watch, the watch designed by his grandfather. The event, which brought together representatives from the aviation sector, members of the me- JetBlue Airlines Save A Seat dia, and the Lindbergh family, celebrated Longines historic involvement in the field of aviation. ROBERTA DUNN Honors POW/MIA Veterans Many airlines offer veterans discounts including JetBlue which supports U.S. Active Duty Military, Retired Military, Veterans, National Guard and Re- serve, and their families enrolled in Veterans Advan- tage with a 5% discount on everyday JetBlue travel to 85+ destinations across the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America. Veterans Advantage members are also allowed to check two (2) bags at no additional cost. JetBlue went a step further this Memorial Day by marking the day by “saving a seat.” The airline posted an image on Facebook of an empty airplane seat lined with a special cover. The seat cover was imprinted with an image and message to honor prisoners of war and those missing in action: “You are not for- gotten.” There was an American flag on the seat. JetBlue wrote on Facebook, “Saving a seat in re- Roberta Dunn and Erik Lindbergh membrance of our heroes.” ■ 14 Metropolitan Airport News | June 2018 www.MetroAirportNews.com Blue Angels Light Up the Sky at Republic Airport In preparation for the Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach

BY JOSEPH ALBA avionics improvements made to the F-18 modi- Editor in Chief fied fighter aircraft since 1978. But the big ad- emorial Day is celebrated in many vantage these F-18s brings to the table is their ways; parades, picnics, quiet visits to amazing maneuverability and steadiness. MVeterans cemeteries, annual memo- Following the six F-18 Hornets landing at rial events by numerous veterans’ organiza- Republic’s 6,800 feet runways was the much tions across the United States and of course larger, less speedy and ungainly aircraft called there are the exciting air shows that are held in “Fat Albert”. almost every metropolitan area across the Fat Albert is a C-130 which is an integral part United States. of the Blue Angels. Much as the mega speakers The annual air show at Jones Beach is one of at a Rock concert are as important as the musi- the biggest and this year’s shortened event wel- cal instruments; the C-130 performs a vital comed a combined 275,000 “air show enthusi- function; carrying spare parts, tools, the pilots, asts” to Jones Beach for the rehearsal on Friday mechanics and administrative team along with and the first day of the event on Saturday. Sun- everyone’s personal effects. days events had to be cancelled due to unsafe The F-18 is a singular looking airplane with flying conditions. its’ V tail configuration and sharply sloping There are a number of flying teams that per- nose from the canopy to the nose tip. McDon- form at this air-show; including Geico Skytyp- nell Douglas rolled out the first F/A-18A on 13 ers, Royal Canadian Snowbirds, US Air Force September 1978, in blue-on-white colors Thunderbirds, a B-17 flyover and Republic Air- marked with "Navy" on the left and "Marines" port’s Air Power Museums Vintage aircraft. on the right. Its first flight was on 18 November. Which brings us to the Blue Angels, the In a break with tradition, the Navy pioneered vaunted Naval flying team that is perhaps the the "principal site concept" with the F/A-18, best-known flying team in the world, and a where almost all testing was done at Naval Air headline performer at the Long Island show. Station Patuxent River, instead of near the site The Blue Angels is the United States Navy's of manufacture, and using Navy and Marine flight demonstration squadron, with aviators Corps test pilots instead of civilians early in from the Navy and Marines. The Blue Angels development. team was formed in 1946, making it the second Ed Garcia, my co-worker and friend at Met- oldest formal flying aerobatic team (under the ropolitan Airport News and I were met at Re- same name) in the world, after the French Pa- public Airport’s main terminal by our host, trouille de France formed in 1931. Colonel Paul Zuckerberg of the Civil Air Patrol. The Blue Angels arrived at Long Island’s Re- The responsibility of the Civil Air Patrol rela- public Airport early Thursday morning on May tive to air show is to control and monitor access 24th. The aircraft they fly, an early version of to buildings, ramps and tarmac, as well as con- The Blue Angels peforming for the crowds below at the Bethpage Federal the F-18 Hornet, could now almost be consid- tinuing security in the immediate area, as well Credit Union Air Show at Jones Beach. ered “vintage” when you think about the major as access to media and other key administra-

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Blue Angels pilots on the tarmac at Republic Airport. Blue Anges Poised for take off.

are in Long Island. It’s the kind of job that when As a US Marine, on one of my duty tours I was area, the sky was a vivid blue and the air maneu- to take a break before they engaged in more you do it well, no one notices but if you make a stationed on a carrier and had the unique expe- vers were marvelous. These guys are good! practice runs later that afternoon. mistake in the security process, your organiza- rience of once serving guard duty on the “island” Then I recalled this dialog in the movie “Field of When I got in my car to head to my home in tion could end up on page one of the local news- the structure housing command and control on Dreams”: “Is this heaven” asked on the ball Orange County, it was disappointing to think papers. Paul took us to the rear of the terminal a carrier and actually viewed a take-off and players; “No, it’s Iowa” said Kevin Costner. And there would be no “wheels up” for this arduous where an access door took us outside to the landing exercise. This was before the advent of I thought to myself, is this heaven? no, it’s 2 ½ hour journey. viewing area where I saw the aircraft. catapults and vertical take-offs so the fighters Farmingdale. The Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach was The time devoted at Republic Airport for the had a short run from one end of the carrier to During the afternoon, we also saw the Cana- held on May 26th, and cancelled on May 27th. Blue Angels is critical since it is the place where take off point and the jets in those days seemed dian show-team, the Snowbirds make a flyover. I would like to express my thanks and appre- engines, communications and control systems to be bigger than the F-18. This was in the mid- The Geico Skytypers, by the way, have their ciation for the assistance of the Civil Air Patrol are tested, and mechanics check and recheck 60s. When the F-18’s wound their turbines and home base right on Route 109 in Farmingdale, for making the day possible. And of course, the systems and pilots perform practice runs sev- then accelerated down Republic’s tarmac, the only minutes from Republic Airport. thanks of all at Metropolitan Airport News staff eral of which I viewed. distance before lift- off also seemed short. Just think; watching this sensational and im- for the men and women serving in our armed Prior to testing, from the time the aircraft is The Blue Angels took off in a group of three promptu airshow without any parking prob- forces. ■ first fired up with ignition, until the time they then followed by a tandem of two planes. When lems and a personal guide. For addition information about the Civil Air Patrol, taxis to the end of the runway took 20 minutes; I looked up to watch, I got the sensation that this The F-18’s landed and taxied to the tarmac visit them online at www.gocivilairpatrol.com. a standard safety-first check is conducted be- air practice exercise seemed to be just for me. area right in front of us, the pilots exited the air- The CAP Falcon Squadron is located at JFK Airport, fore take-off. There were only a few people in the viewing craft gave us a friendly wave, and off they went www.falconsquadron.org.

Fat Albert lands at Republic Airport Civil Air Patrol Col. Zuckerberg and Metropolitan Airport News Editor in Chief, Joe Alba posing in front of one of the many displays located at the main entrance of Republic Airport. 16 Metropolitan Airport News | June 2018 www.MetroAirportNews.com

Delta Hosts Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society Delta came through once again in support of their employees and the American Cancer Society at JFK International Airport. The employees raised over $57,000 for the charity making possible the support of programs in research, education, advocacy and service—locally, statewide, and nation- ally. Terminal 4 came alive with inspiring speeches and many employees sharing their journey about how cancer has touched their lives. Delta at LaGuardia Airport also held a Relay for Life event held in Terminal C. The LaGuardia teams raised nearly $25,000. Norwegian Airlines Says No It was a great day for Delta to come out and show their employees dedication and inspiration. Over $75,000 raised for the American Cancer Society is an outstanding achievement by our local To Takeover Bid By IAG Delta teams. Congratulations to all those that participated. ■ Norwegian’s Oslo Gardermoen, says it has rejected a takeover bid by IAG International Airlines Group on the grounds that it had undervalued the Scandinavian budget carrier. In a disclosure to the Oslo bourse, Norwegian said IAG had submitted two separate conditional proposals for the acquisition of 100% of its share capital. "These proposals were reviewed in con- junction with NAS’ financial and legal advisers; and were unanimously rejected on the basis that they undervalued NAS and its prospects," it said. "The Board of NAS remains fully committed to delivering on its stated strategy, for the benefit of all NAS shareholders." CEO Bjorn Kjos has, however, hinted at a potential willingness to sell off Norwegian. In an inter- view with Sweden's Dagens Industri newspaper, he stated that while the airline's board could not endorse an agreement to the current value of Norwegian, a sale could still be done, for the right price. Kjos added, "What I have said is that at today's level I do not think you will find many Norwegian owners willing to sell. But sure, if the price is right, it's clear that everything is for sale. "In the time that IAG has expressed an interest in Norwegian, Kjos added that the carrier has received bids from other "very serious and professional" airline groups. ■

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Single Pilot Cargo Aircraft Lufthansa Changes Livery Concept Riles Pilot’s Union and Tests Design On 747 US pilot unions have hit out at Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to conduct a study into Lufthansa is testing some adjustments to its new livery, including a brighter blue color than the the use of single pilot cargo aircraft. one originally chosen and a larger crane logo on the aircraft tail. Contained within the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 is a program that would see the FAA, in A Boeing 747-400 featuring the scheme arrived in Frankfurt yesterday and will be used to consultation with NASA and other agencies, establish a research and development program in sup- operate a Toronto service. The German carrier describes the updated color as "optimized blue". port of single-piloted cargo aircraft assisted with remote piloting and computer piloting. It appears to have a purplish tinge. Initially the parties will conduct a review of FAA research and development activities in support of single-piloted cargo aircraft and, within six months of the enactment of the act, will file a report on the possibility. The study, listed in section 744 of the act, was opposed by pilots on safety grounds. In a joint statement, Air Line Pilots Association, International, the Independent Pilots Associa- tion, and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Airline Division said: “The professional cargo pilots of our collective airlines strongly oppose Section 744 and implore Congress to reject this pro- vision without delay.” By endorsing language that promotes single-operator commercial cargo aircraft, Congress will undermine years of safety and security measures currently in place and put lives at risk. “For many years, aviation has been the safest form of transportation in the US; and this is by no means an ac- cident; it is the result of a strong regulatory framework built over time, paired with an ongoing air- line system safety culture that is one of the most ambitious in our nation’s history.” “Attempts to roll back safety regulations in such a way are counterproductive, and unacceptable to the common good.” “With the increasing frequency and severity of reports regarding computer hacking, accidents in current military and civilian drone operations, and mounting reports of autonomous vehicle acci- dents, we think any serious consideration of this technology is premature at best.” Air cargo carriers continued to see airfreight rates improve in April compared with a year earlier. ■ 18 Metropolitan Airport News | June 2018 www.MetroAirportNews.com

Cargo Rates Increase As TSA Prepares for a Demand Continues To Ramp Up Record-Breaking According to the latest figures from data provider Tac Index, carriers offering cargo capac- Summer Travel Season ity on services from Hong Kong to North America saw prices increase by 14.8% year on year in April to $3.65 per kg. Agency expects to screen nearly While prices on the trade improved compared with a year ago, they were flat on March levels, a reflection of the sector entering the summer quiet period before demand ramps up again in late 4 percent more passengers than last year summer ahead of the peak season. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is preparing for another record-breaking travel Prices on this trade are also ahead of the level recorded in both April 2016 and 2015, reflect- season this summer, as 243 million passengers and crew are projected to pass through security ing the continuing strength of demand over the past couple of years. checkpoints nationwide between Memorial Day and Labor Day. It was a similar story on services from Hong Kong to Europe where there was a 14.1% year on Last summer, TSA screened more than year increase in April’s average prices to $2.50 per kg. This is also a slight improvement on the 239 million passengers and crew during $2.44 per kg achieved in March – a reflection of seasonal trends – and is up on April 2016 lev- the same period, which included four of els. However, it is seven cents behind the $2.57 per kg levels reported by Tac Index in April 2015. the top 10 busiest days in the agency’s Finally, the Frankfurt-North America trade saw prices increase by 13.3% year on year in April history. to $2.90 per kg. To support this surge, TSA began plan- This is down on the March figure, which reflects carriers beginning to increase capacity on the ning with airline and airport partners to transatlantic for the passenger season while demanded remains flat during the summer period.■ increase screening capabilities earlier this year. The agency has also increased its checkpoint staff by more than 600 officers since the beginning of the year and ex- pects to increase by another 1,000 officers Silkways West Adds Freighters before the peak of this year’s summer travel season. Additionally, TSA plans to To European Service have approximately 50 more Passenger Silk Way West Airlines is tak- Screening Canine (PSC) teams opera- ing on two additional 747 tional this summer. freighters and increasing its “TSA screens over 2 million passengers European services. on an average day throughout the year and The Azerbaijan airline re- expects to screen over 2.6 million a day ceived a former Malaysian during peak periods of the busy summer travel season,” said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. Airlines Cargo 747-400F in “Our officers are committed to ensuring the highest level of security for the traveling public even as mid-May and has a second ar- passenger volume increases year after year.” riving in June. The carrier also As a reminder, TSA recently completed the roll-out of enhanced screening procedures and there announced that it had started are a few things passengers can do to assist TSA with keeping wait times to a minimum this twice weekly flights into Liege summer: in April, and it also relaunched ■■ Check personal belongings/carry-ons for prohibited items before going to the airport. operations into Budapest after ■■ Check with the airlines and airports to determine wait times during peak periods. a two-year hiatus. ■■ Pack your carry on so it can be easily screened. “The aim is to further knit our European network by adding more destinations and maintaining Examples of personal electronic items that should be scanned separately include laptops, tablets, a denser schedule in order to offer our customers the highest flexibility,” said Wolfgang Meier, Pres- e-readers, and cameras. Additionally, TSA may provide instructions to remove items from your bag ident and CEO. such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X- Silk Way West currently operates to some 45 destinations. ■ ray machine. ■

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WOW Air to Launch Flights to New Delhi from Newark, Chicago, Los Angeles Wow Air announced earlier this year, plans to launch new service from nine U.S. cities to New Delhi, India, with a stopover in Reykjavik; and now, that plan is being put into action. The carrier will offer flights to the Indian capital from Newark, Boston, Baltimore, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Detroit, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and St. Louis. Wow will use Airbus A330neo aircraft on the new flights. The planes will be outfitted with the carrier’s new Wow premium seats, with 37” legroom. ■ 20 Metropolitan Airport News | June 2018 www.MetroAirportNews.com Air Italy Gets Delivery of First 737 MAX 8 The first-ever Boeing 737 MAX 8 delivered to an Italian carrier has finally arrived at Air Italy’s new operational base in Milan-Malpensa. Following a 12-hour delivery journey from Paine Field in Se- attle, the plane flew non-stop to Shannon, Ireland for a refueling stop, before completing the trip with a two-hour, twenty-minute hop to Milan. Flight Meridiana 2060 departed Seattle crossing Canadian airspace before entering central Greenland, southern Iceland, and reaching the Northern Irish coastline for its scheduled stop in Shannon the following morning. The aircraft was officially delivered at Boeing’s Delivery Center in Paine Field Airport (PAE) Everett, Washington on May 11, at an event where Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency, Mr. Akbar Al Baker, granted Airways a one-on-one interview re- Boeing vice president of sales vealing his thoughts on his new Italian venture. Ihssane Mounir (left) congratulates This Boeing 737 MAX 8 for Air Italy is the first of a batch of 50 brand-new Boeing jets that will be Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker changing the aviation landscape of the Italian airline industry in the upcoming years. on his acceptance of Air Italy's first Boeing 737 Max 8. The plane comes fitted with spacious, modern cabins, including a Business Class that will differ- entiate themselves from its competitors in the European marketplace. According to Al Baker, the 20 new 737 MAX 8s will replace the current 737NGs that the airline currently operates. New planes will join the fleet through 2022, guaranteeing continuous growth. Onboard the delivery flight was Al Baker with the Chairman of Alisarda and AQA Holding, Mr. Marco Rigotti; Director of Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development and AQA Holding Board Member, Mr. Sultan Allana; and Chairman of Air Italy, Mr. Francesco Violante. Japan Airlines to Launch Upon landing in Milan, the plane was greeted with the traditional water cannon salute, followed by a ceremony in which Al Baker cut the ribbon to mark the start of his new Italian venture. Already announced, the carrier plans to launch long-haul flights from Milan to New York (JFK), Long Haul Low Cost Miami (MIA), Bangkok (BKK), and Mumbai (BOM). ■ Carrier In 2020 Japan Airlines (JAL) will establish a new Tokyo Narita-based low-cost unit focused on long-haul routes that will start operations in 2020. The Oneworld carrier says the as-yet unnamed carrier will operate two Boeing 787-8s and fly to destinations in Asia, Europe and the Americas. It adds that the unit’s long-haul focus will comple- ment the domestic and regional international services of Jetstar Japan, in which it holds a 47.1% economic interest and 33.3% voting stake. “When JAL establishes the new LCC business, the company aims to create new demand, work- Short or Long Term Commercial Storage ing along with the successful services provided by Jetstar Japan, which features domestic and short- haul international flights,” a spokesperson said. 135,000 sq. ft. Secure Facility • State-of-the-art Equipment Qantas holds an equal interest in Jetstar Japan, with Century Tokyo Corporation and Mitsubi- Family Owned and Operated • 65+ Years Experience shi making up the remainder. 24/7 Online Access to Your Inventory and Transactions The company that will operate the new low-cost carrier will be established in June, with details on its capitalization to be announced at a later date. It will be a consolidated subsidiary of JAL group, Conveniently Located Less Than and fits with its strategy of developing new business streams. 5-minutes from JFK International Airport JAL’s announcement of the new carrier follows a report in Bloomberg last week quoting a senior executive who said that the premium carrier was analyzing launching a new low-cost unit. At that time, JAL said that no decision had been made, and that the analysis was part of its usual course of business. The launch comes as rival ANA Holdings prepares to merge two of its budget brands – Vanilla Air and Peach – ahead of a planned launch on medium-haul routes in 2020. ■

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My reasons are somewhat on the cynical side; (EVs) (both are zero emission), fuel cells offer a there are no hydrogen fuel cell or pure hydro- few benefits to logistics providers looking to gen manufacturers with a sack of campaign do- adopt the technology in their fleets. nation money to give to a politician as there are EVs can only travel as far as their electric with wind turbines and solar panels. And even charge range. But increasing the range on FCVs when todays so called alternate power compa- is as simple as adding an additional fuel cell. nies go bankrupt for example, Solyndra which “We were able to put the fuel system into the received 535 million dollars in so-called stimu- truck without sacrificing any of the space in- lus money in 2009, all parties in the deal still side the truck,” Skidmore said of Plug Power’s made a lot of money. project with FedEx. Optimizing van space was Think hydrogen power, and you might flash critical for FedEx to ensure it didn’t have to re- back to images in history books of the Hinden- duce its parcel volumes per truck. burg disaster. But the technology for liquid hy- drogen is mature and extremely safe, an Fueling FCVs Is Similar to industry spokesman said, with existing use Filling a Tank at a Gas Station One of the most appealing advantages for lo- which makes fueling stations sparse. If the cases in food purification and coolants. A larger range means reaching more customers gistics providers; the fuel cells help their bot- “goal is green,” however, Skidmore said fuel The technology is spreading to the auto in- along a single delivery route, putting a 3PL tom line. “It’s more cost effective to buy a fuel cells offer great benefits to carriers as well as dustry, with manufacturers developing hydro- ahead of its competitors. In addition, logistics cell and operate it than it is a battery,” Skid- shippers. gen fuel cell vehicles (FCVs) and hydrogen providers don’t have to wait eight hours to re- more said. “You’ve chosen to put money into a vendor fueling stations appearing in Europe and Cali- charge an electric battery. Refueling FCVs is But both EVs and FCVs are still more expen- that has a green infrastructure,” he said, which fornia. While the environmental impacts of very similar to filling a tank at the gas station sive than combustion engines. In addition, hy- can boost sustainability goals and brand repu- FCVs are similar to those of electric vehicles and takes just a few minutes. drogen infrastructure is in the early stages, tation for the shipper. JOSEPH ALBA

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Shops doing modifications to install or upgrade inflight connectivity are likely to stay very busy for They will need to receive confirmation from the quite a while. Katrina Korzenowski, vice president of SITAONAIR in Asia Pacific, told attendees at terminal operator that there is a gate available for SITA’s recent Singapore IT Summit that connectivity continues to expand rapidly. them, a step that the Port Authority said was imple- According to SITA’s latest IT Survey, 37% of responding airlines operate connected aircraft now. mented during Winter Storm Skylar on March 13. A higher portion, 45%, are either operating or now taking delivery of connected aircraft. That por- Terminals are operated independently. But the new regulations mandate terminal operators to tion rises to two-thirds when carriers that will take connected aircraft by the end of 2019 are check in with the Port Authority to find alternative gates when planes will be sitting for more than included. 90 minutes on the tarmac because of backups. The Port Authority can then determine whether dis- The SITA survey also revealed airline’s priorities in connecting aircraft with the ground. A strong embarking passengers and busing them to a terminal is a more efficient option. 71% of respondents are investing in installation of electronic flight bags, and another 21% have ma- Stephen Sigmund, the executive director of the Global Gateway Alliance, called the steps the Port jor research and development programs going in EFBs. Authority is taking very necessary and said they go a long way toward ensuring coordinated The numbers are only slightly lower for providing wireless in-flight services for passengers. More communication. than half, 52% of airlines, are investing in installing such systems, and another 28% are research- “To me that seems a world better than a situation like you had in January,” he said. “I know that ing installation. it’s certainly smart and necessary steps to some of the criticisms that have been levied.” Next in priority is providing wireless services for aircraft crew, both cockpit and cabin. Slightly The recommendations come after a January storm resulted in a ream of canceled flights, frozen less than half, 49% of airlines, are spending money on a major program here, but 30% are looking baggage claim machines, two planes that clipped each other, and a water main break that flooded into this option. Terminal 4 with three inches of standing water. The prominence of EFB programs is important. EFBs are preconditions to electronic technical An independent investigation into past storm failures is being led by former Transportation Sec- logs, which are in turn often an early step to a paperless maintenance system. Even as they seek to retary Ray LaHood, according to the Port Authority. ■ please passengers, airline managers are also looking for more efficient maintenance and operations. And although connectivity is not strictly necessary, it improves the opportunities for better aircraft health monitoring. Connectivity is the clear wave of the future for full-service airlines flying mainline aircraft. The only hesitation is among some very cost-conscious LCCs and many ULCCs and regional carriers ICAO Inspects New Route that fly small aircraft on short segments, over which passenger appetite for connectivity is not as intense as on long flights. Vendors are offering these carriers wireless cabin solutions, often porta- Between South and North Korea ble ‘Wi-Fi in a box’ entertainment, that does not need connectivity, fixed installation or supplemen- I n a move that may further sig nal n ormalization between the two Koreas, two officials from the tal type certificates. ■ I n ter national Civil Aviation Orga nization (ICAO) departed from Beijing to Pyongya ng on March 7, 2018. They will start discussions on opening a new route between Pyongyang and Incheon, af- ter a request was sen t by North Korea. As reported in the Aerotimes blog on May 11th, in February 2018, a request was sen t by North Korea n gover nmen t to the ICAO regional bureau in Thaila nd to open a n ew route between Suna n International Airport, the airport of North Korean capital Pyongyang, and Incheon International AFEDERAL Airport, the biggest airport of South Korea. EXTERMINATING Direct flights between the two Koreas have been very limited si n ce the en d of the Korea n War in 1953. Only a few charter flights have been recorded. The last ones happened in the early 2000s when South Korea’s “Sun shine policy” allowed relatives from both sides to visit each Quality, Experience, and Dependability other. But followi n g the missile crisis of 2006, the policy was aborted, a n d so were the char- Custom Programs for Passenger and Freighter Aircraft ter flights. Currently Servicing More Than 300 Aircraft Everything began to change around the time of Pyeongchang Win ter Olympics. An Airbus 24/7 Residential and Commercial Programs A321-200 of Asiana Airlines took South Korean skiers to a training session in North Korea, be- fore flyi n g back carryi n g the skiers a n d the North Korea n Olympic delegation . 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In a ceremony at Boston Logan International Airport, the Air- bus A320 adorned with Celtics colors and Lucky the Leprechaun logo was celebrated by JetBlue executives, NBA officials and 24 students from Winthrop Middle School’s STEM Club. The Celtics design, dubbed Lucky Blue, is representative of both brands’ diverse and loyal fan bases and the shared brand values that resonate with the Boston Air Cargo Industry community. The plane is bright green and features team logos throughout the design. “JetBlue and the Celtics play in the same backyard, and as the largest carrier in Boston, we want to support the teams that our neighbors are passionate about,” JetBlue executive vice president Still Pushing Paper Marty St. George said in a statement. “This partnership is core to what it means to be a part of this The air cargo industry could save billions of dollars in costs if it automated transactions between great city and we’re excited to see this livery take our relationship to new heights – both literally and various players in the supply chain, according to one speaker at the Air Cargo China event. figuratively.” During a panel discussion on the future of air cargo, Lufthansa Cargo chief commercial officer “It’s great to be able to extend our partnership with JetBlue with the development of this unique Alexis von Hoenbroech said he believed around 70% of transactions could be automated using ro- co-branded aircraft,” Celtics team president Rich Gotham said. “Celtics fans are everywhere, and botics or artificial intelligence. it will be a special thrill for them to board this aircraft, sporting the iconic Celtics logo and colors.” He gave the example of a shipper emailing a group of forwarders asking for a price on a particular In addition to the livery reveal, the middle school students in attendance also enjoyed a tour of route, each of the forwarders then emailing all their airline partners for a quote and then reviewing the JetBlue terminal and got a behind the scenes look at the airline’s ground operations and the in- the various prices before sending them back to the shipper who would then review the various of- side of an aircraft. ■ fers from the forwarders before making a decision. 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Air Canada Edmonton-San Francisco Royal Rumble Pinned By Saudia Saudia Cargo had to grapple with a spe- Flight Powered By Biofuels cial cargo operation recently when it was tasked with transporting equipment for Air Canada’s 2nd May flight from Edmonton to San Francisco was powered by biofuels, the airline wrestling organization WWE's Royal has announced. The 146-seat Airbus A320-200 aircraft was flying the trade delegation led by Rumble event. the Government of Alberta, the City of Edmonton and Edmonton area businesses, to California. The airline used one of its widebody According to a representative from Air Canada, the biofuel used in the flight came from the Alt Boeing 747Fs to haul in tons of produc- Air facility in California. The Air Canada representative told Biofuels International the fuel was a tion equipment, including the wrestling 70:30 blend - 70% conventional jet fuel and 30% "derived from the biofuel." ring, from New York to Jeddah on behalf "Air Canada is proud to partner today with the Edmonton International Airport (EIA) to operate of Saudi General Sports Authority to help today's flight with biofuel. Air Canada continues to support and advocate for the development create the spectacular wrestling show. of biofuel in Canada to become commercially viable; a big step towards creating more sustain- Omar Hariri, chief executive of Saudia able aviation in Canada and internationally,” said Teresa Ehman, director of Environmental Af- Cargo, pointed out their team is delighted to have been tapped to carry out this freight and logistic fairs at Air Canada. mission to ensure the successful hosting of the WWE Greatest Royal Rumble, a much-awaited event “This is our eighth biofuel-operated flight since 2012. The result of today's biofuel use reduces in the Kingdom. this flight's carbon emissions by over 10 tons, which represents a 20% reduction in net carbon WWE presented the Greatest Royal Rumble event at the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, emissions for this flight.” with 50 wrestling superstars. ■ President and CEO of Edmonton International Airport Tom Ruth said: "This biofuel demonstra- tion flight reflects our combined commitment to bring forward low carbon, renewable fuels into the aviation and airport sectors. Air Canada's leadership in the renewable resource sector strongly aligns with EIA's commitment to regional economic development and sustainability, while reduc- ing the long-term carbon impact of airport operations." Airbus CFO Resignation Follows Back in February, Air Canada was named 2018 Eco-Airline of the Year by airline industry CEO In Chaotic Airbus Executive Ranks publication Air Transport World, who cited the airline’s commitment to emissions reductions On May 14, 2018, Airbus announced that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Harald Wilhelm de- through supporting the development of alternative fuels and its numerous green programs and cided to leave the company in 2019. The long-standing finance chief is following the footsteps partnerships. of Airbus Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Tom Enders. Will this create a vacuum in the top ranks The airline is also a research partner on the Green Aviation Research Development Network of the European plane maker’s management? (GARDN), a non-profit organization which funds collaborative projects aiming to reduce the en- Announcing his departure, Wilhelm stated: “Af- vironmental footprint of the next generation of aircraft, engines and avionics systems developed ter 18 years at the Airbus finance function, next ■ in Canada. year will be the right time for me to move on. Until then, I remain committed to the performance of the company and I will work with the management to ensure a smooth transition to the next Airbus CFO.” Wilhelm held the role of CFO of Airbus Commer- cial Aircraft since February 1, 2008, and was the CFO of Airbus since June 1, 2012, as well as be- ing a member of the Group Executive Committee. Harald Wilhelm and Tom Enders “Harald is an extraordinary CFO with an ex- traordinary finance team, second to none in the industry,” CEO Tom Enders commented, adding that, “I commend Harald for his outstanding contribution to the Company and I would like to also thank him for his willingness to stay on board until my own retirement in spring next year.” A few months ago, Enders announced he will seek no further mandate beyond April 2019. Air- bus Chief Operating Officer (COO), strategy chief and head of sales already left the company, Bloomberg observes. Save the Date In February 2018, COO and President of Airbus Commercial Aircraft Fabrice Brégier stepped The Kiwanis Club of LaGuardia Airport down reportedly due to an internal power struggle. Both the group’s sales chief John Leahy, who had spearheaded the company’s sales campaigns for decades and was dubbed as “Mr. Airbus”, as well as Head of Engineering Charles Champion also recently retired. 45th Annual Charity Ball And there are more of such announcements expected in the coming months – by COO of Air- bus Commercial Aircraft Division, Tom Williams, and Didier Evrard, Head of Programs at the same Celebrating 77 Years of Service unit. With the latest departure, more than half of Airbus executive team is going to be renewed since 2017. It certainly seems that the veterans are ready to go. Friday, June 8, 2018 • 7:00PM But the question is, who else will be able to one up a person with such a thorough understand- ing of the manufacturing giant’s various businesses and operations? Before rising to the highest positions, Wilhelm was the Chief Controlling Officer (CCO) of Airbus Commercial Aircraft and Leonard’s of Great Neck deputy to the CFO, a position to which he was appointed on January 1, 2007. 55 Northern Boulevard • Great Neck, NY 11021 Prior to this, he was Senior Vice President, Airbus Commercial Aircraft Financial Control, a role he held from 2003 to 2006. Wilhelm joined Airbus Commercial Aircraft in 2000 as Senior Vice President, Accounting, Tax and Financial Services. All in all, the well-respected company www.lgakiwanis.org executive served Airbus and its predecessor companies for 27 years in various finance roles. ■ www.MetroAirportNews.com June 2018 | Metropolitan Airport News 25 Anti-Terror Conference Convenes In France More than 70 countries commit to combat terror financing

Participants attended the “No money for ter- intergovernmental Financial Action Task Force, ror” conference at the Organization for Eco- said he is hoping that words will be put into ac- nomic Cooperation and Development (OECD) tion. “When we have information - for example in Paris. the U.N. list of individuals and entities financing More than 70 countries committed to bol- terrorism - we need to make sure measures like ster efforts in the fight against terrorism fi- asset freezing are implemented fully and nancing associated with the Islamic State quickly,” Lewis told The Associated Press. group and al-Qaida. Participants called for better information-shar- Participants at an international conference ing between intelligence services, law enforce- in Paris agreed to “fully criminalize” terror fi- ment, financial businesses and the technology nancing through effective and proportionate industry. They also agreed to improve the trace- between 2014 and 2016, according to the French mosques when traveling clerics issued special ap- sanctions “even in the absence of a link to a spe- ability of funds going to non-governmental organi- president’s office. peals during sermons. cific terrorist act.” zations and charity associations. Participants Though most of the attacks in Western coun- In recent years, the U.S. and other Western na- The two-day event was convened by French included countries that have accused each other of tries do not cost a lot of money, a French official tions have encouraged Middle Eastern nations to President Emmanuel Macron to coordinate ef- funding terrorism, notably in the Persian Gulf. said terror groups “behave like big organizations” close off such sources. However, allegations over forts to reduce the terror threat in the long- Terror groups don’t only rely on the cash econ- in that it “costs a lot to recruit, train, equip people extremist funding in part sparked a near-yearlong term. U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven omy - they’re using increasingly hard-to-track and spread propaganda.” The official was speaking boycott of Qatar by four Arab states. Qatar denies Mnuchin, IMF chief Christine Lagarde, Saudi tools like prepaid cards, online wallets and crowd- anonymously under the presidency’s customary funding extremists, though it has faced Western Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir and Qatari funding operations. practice. criticism about being lax in enforcing rules, as has Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Ab- The IS group has also invested in businesses and Funding to extremist groups in the Middle East Saudi Arabia. dulrahman Al Thani were all present. real estate to ensure its financing. Islamic State once flowed freely across the region’s informal Participants agreed to hold a similar conference Daniel Lewis, executive secretary of the revenues alone were estimated at $2.5 billion money-transfer shops and in donations made in next year in Australia. ■

Nope; Ups Did Not WERE GROWING Relocate Its’ Headquarters Man changed address of UPS headquarters to his own apartment The UK’S Guardian Newspaper reported an ingenious scheme in which thousands of mail items rerouted to Dushaun Henderson-Spruce’s home address in Chicago, including corporate credit cards. Evidently, no proof of identity was needed to change the HQ address of UPS to an ad- dress in Chicago. Aqueous Solutions is a specialized services company operating Dushaun Henderson-Spruce, 24, has been charged with mail theft and fraud in an alleged at JFK, LGA and EWR. We are looking for qualified candidates to scam that saw items including American Express cards in the name of the chief executive and to fill available positions within our company. other board members being delivered to his address in Rogers Park. So much mail was arriving at his seven-story building that the carrier had to leave it in a US postal PART-TIME AND FULL-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE: service tub because there was no room in the mail box. Henderson-Spruce spent a brief period in Maintenance Workers • Supervisors • Mechanics 2012 working as a package handler for UPS at the company’s sorting facility in Hodgkins, Illinois. Candidate should be able to work a flexible schedule The scam began when Henderson-Spruce submitted a post office change of address form on 26 October to switch the company’s official address from 55 Glenlake Parkway NE in Atlanta, NYS Driver License is preferred Georgia to his apartment at 6750 North Ashland Avenue, according to the charges. Candidates will be subject to fingerprinting To make matters worse, Henderson-Spruce did not have to give any proof of his identity in or- and 10 year background check der to carry out the scheme. The initials “HS” were written on the signature line; but were then Maintenance Worker pay rate starts at $14 per hour scratched out and replaced with “UPS”, according to the charges. Supervisor and Mechanic pay rate is based on experience A UPS security coordinator discovered the change after three months’ worth of mail had al- ready been delivered. Eventually, inspectors retrieved about 3,000 pieces of mail from the apart- ment, the complaint said. The correspondence included letters addressed to the company’s CEO Are You Ready to Grow With Us? and executives, sensitive documents with personal information and corporate cards and cheques. E-mail your resume to Fifth Third Bank investigators found that more than 10 cheques addressed to UPS totaling [email protected] more than $58,000 were deposited into Henderson-Spruce’s account, the charges said. Henderson-Spruce claimed it was a mix-up and his identity may have been stolen. ■ www.asolution.com 26 Metropolitan Airport News | June 2018 www.MetroAirportNews.com Honoring a Heritage From the life experiences of Rossella Rago comes “Cooking with Nonna” BY LAURA MANNINO fare tutte le cosi che fa la Nonna.” Translation: On May 15th, 2018, the Snug Harbor Cultural “Remember one thing my darling, one day your Center & Botanical Garden and The National grandmother will no longer be here and I want Organization of Italian American Women you to know how to do all the things that your (NOIAW), partnered to present a very informa- grandmother knows how to do.” tive and enjoyable evening held at the beautiful The book is a collection of recipes from Tuscan Garden in Snug Harbor, Staten Island. twenty-five “nonne” (Italian Grandmothers), It is through cultural events such as this one, all hailing from various regions of Italy. In ad- that NOIAW promotes the unity and connec- dition to learning how to prepare some of their tion of women of Italian descent while high- delicious dishes, readers are given a glimpse lighting and celebrating their achievements. into the lives of these magnificent women (L to R) Nonna Iliana Barone, Nonna Angelina Purpura, On this day, NOIAW recognized Rossella whose personal accounts of their struggles, Nonna Romana Sciddurla, and Rossella Rago Rago, a second generation Italian-American of achievements and family demonstrate that be- Brooklyn, NY. Rosella holds a B.A. in Italian hind every dish is a story. Three of those nonne, you are able to understand it and embrace it, tribute to the Italian heritage and culture while Literature, is the host of her own web series and Nonna Romana Sciddurlo, Nonna Iliana Bar- then you will succeed.” honoring those that are a true representation of cooking show, and is author of the cookbook one and Nonna Angelina Purpura, were cele- Angelina Purpura, my mother, from Carini, it’s values in family, love, and unwavering spirit. Cooking with Nonna. brated alongside Rosella at the event. Sicily, tells of how at 18 years of age and after Thank you Rossella for opening our hearts The inspiration Cooking with Nonna came Romana Sciddurlo, Rossella’s Nonna, from only two weeks of marriage, she came to Amer- and minds, sharing their stories and preserv- from the years Rosella’s spent with her grand- Mola di Bari, shared her story of being a widow ica without her husband to help her sister, ing the time-honored traditions and customs of mother and it is with her very words that she and single mother in America. whom had also only recently emigrated to which we are so proud. opens the book. Iliana Barone, from Palermo, Sicily, lives by America and was at the time pregnant with Visit www.cookingwithnonna.com for ad- “Ricordati una cosa a’nonna, un giorno la the Italian saying “There is only once in a life- twins and no longer able to work. ditional information about the author or to nonna non ci sara piu. 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LAAMCO Convention 2018 The LaGuardia Airport Airline Management Council (LAAMCO) Annual Convention took place this year in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Visit the LAAMCO for updates on upcoming events, www.laamco.com www.MetroAirportNews.com June 2018 | Metropolitan Airport News 27 108 Ton Rotor and FAA Expands Checks Associated Equipment On CFM56-7B Engines A new FAA Airworthiness Directive (AD) Loaded On Antonov responding to the recent engine failure on a It is difficult to comprehend how an airplane weighing 280 tons can load a rotor and allied equip- Southwest 737 will require initial and re- ment weighing over 108 tons on board for a 3500-mile flight, but the Antonov 124-100 aircraft is petitive inspections of the fan blades in built to do it. CFM56-7B engines, based on the accumu- The Loadstar Cargo blog reported on May 17th that Antonov Airlines has transported a power lated fan-blade cycles, the FAA said. plant rotor from Genoa, Italy to Karachi, Pakistan on board one of its seven AN-124-100 aircraft. The AD (PDF), scheduled to be pub- The cargo weighed a total of 108 tons. lished, aims to “address the risk of fan-blade “Careful planning was necessary to guarantee the safe loading and unloading of the rotor, and failure for the entire CFM56-7B fleet.” The this was only possible thanks to the seamless collaboration between Antonov Airlines, Italian FAA had issued an NPRM, prior to the re- freight broker Compagnia Merci Aeree and the shipper, Fracht It,” said Martin Griffiths, Antonov cent failure, to address an unsafe condition commercial manager. based on a similar event that occurred in Antonov Airlines has upgraded two of its AN-124-100 aircraft, allowing them to operate at their 2016. That proposal will be withdrawn, the designed maximum payload of 150 tons. JOSEPH ALBA FAA said, because the new action “repre- sents a more comprehensive corrective ac- tion plan than previously proposed.” The new AD requires operators to per-

form detailed inspections of each fan blade NTSB before the fan blade accumulates 20,000 cycles since new, or within 113 days from the effective date of the AD, whichever occurs later, then repeat the inspection after no more than 3,000 cycles. The required inspections will take about two hours, the FAA said, and if a fan blade needs to be replaced, it will cost about $8,500. The FAA estimates the AD will affect 3,716 engines installed on U.S.-registered airplanes. The AD is in addition to one that was issued recently in response to the Southwest accident. ■

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View more employment opportunities online at www.metroairportnews.com/ny-airport-jobs To place an employment ad, please contact us at [email protected] www.MetroAirportNews.com June 2018 | Metropolitan Airport News 29 LaGuardia Airport Announces Artist Residency Program At The Marine Air Terminal From April through June: Landing Pages is a project by Gideon Jacobs and Lexie Smith that de- livers stories to travelers in flight. From April to June 30th, 2018, passengers boarding a plane at LaGuardia Airport’s Marine Ter- minal (Terminal A) can visit the Landing Pages kiosk and drop off their flight number and phone number or email. Once their plane is airborne, Smith and Jacobs will have the duration of their flight to write them a story. These stories may take many forms—prose, poetry, illustration, and more—but all stories will arrive on the passenger’s phone when their flight touches down and they regain cell ser- vice. If a passenger isn’t comfortable OPEN HOUSE giving their contact information, they Work for the Best in Ground Handling Services can find their story at www.Landing- Pages.nyc, which will serve as a pub- Work for Worldwide Flight Services lic archive for all the stories written. DATE: Mon-Fri • 9:00am-3:00pm The Landing Pages kiosk will also serve as a workspace for Jacobs and LOCATION: Smith and exist as a living archive for 339-1 Airis Drive, Second Floor the project. Every story will be printed North Area Newark Airport, Newark, NJ 07114 and displayed in real time, and copies If unable to attend, please call (973)804-2827 • [email protected] will be made available for all visitors to Gideon Jacobs Lexie Smith take home as a free souvenir. Advancing its commitment to the local community, LaGuardia Airport is partnering with the Queens Council on the Arts to offer five Queens-based artists the opportunity to showcase their MANAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES work in the historic Marine Air Terminal (Terminal A). RAMP SERVICES The program, known as ‘QCA ArtPort,’ will invite each artist to spend a three-month period in (Valid Driver License REQUIRED) residency, where they will hold regular open studio hours and invite travelers to view and discuss their work. The artists will receive a $3,000 stipend and have access to a 110-square-foot studio in SUPERVISOR ON DUTY - F/T the terminal’s rotunda. MANAGER ON DUTY - F/T “We’re thrilled to partner with the Queens Council on the Arts in welcoming our passengers with CARGO SERVICES an exciting artistic experience that reflects the borough’s diverse culture,” said LaGuardia General Manager Lysa Scully. “Travelers will gain an appreciation for the greater Queens community and MANAGER ON DUTY - F/T the values that represent LaGuardia’s identity in the region.” "We are delighted to provide travelers with an unexpected space where a working Artport resi- ENTRY LEVEL OPPORTUNITIES dency artist can add a creative moment to their journey," said QCA Executive Director Hoong Yee Lee Krakauer. RAMP AGENTS - F/T & P/T This is the first time QCA will be partnering with the Port Authority, as they work together to sup- PASSENGER SERVICE AGENTS - P/T port this traveler-focused experience at the Marine Air Terminal. ■ CABIN SERVICES - F/T Ramp Agent $11 per hour & valid Driver’s License REQUIRED Passenger Service Agent $11 per hour

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Global Food Bazaar Opens at EWR Foodie Alert! – The new Food Hall located in star architect David Rockwell, who is known for unique and immersive design, intuitive tech- United Airline’s Terminal C at Newark Liberty his theatre set designs on Broadway and sleek nology and of course, the great food that can be International Airport is now open for business interiors in well-known restaurants like Nobu found in venues like Creperie Juliet, which fea- and promises to become the next food destina- and the W Hotels, the Global Food Bazaar tures both sweet and savory crepes; Wabi Sabi, tion with an outstanding selection of delicacies transforms the terminal into a space that can with its Dim Sum, Lo Mein and scallion pan- from around the globe, and 15 Chef-led eating accommodate the needs of hungry travelers cakes; Eggy Weggy for a vast array of breakfast concepts that range from sweets to Sushi. whether it’s for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. options; Philly Cheesesteaks, for a taste of Phila- Recently unveiled by OTG Management and Rick Blatstein, CEO for OTG boasts of its delphia and Tsukiji Fishroom, a new outpost of Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji Fish Market featuring freshly made sushi made on-site with fish flown directly from Japan on United Airlines. Plus OTG’s self-checkout systems within the ‘Wings for Bazaar makes it easy for travelers on the go, and Mileage Plus program members can use Autism’ Takes their reward miles as a form of payment for food, drinks or retail purchases. Off from LGA While over a quarter of Terminal C’s travel- In recognition of April as National Autism ers are passing through around breakfast Month, the fourth annual ‘Wings for Au- hours, its emphasis still features time-specific tism’ event recently took place at LaGuar- food concepts whereby the space is trans- dia Airport in partnership with The Arc, a formed to accommodate lunch and dinner non-profit organization dedicated to pro- crowds as well. moting equal life opportunities for people So grab your appetite and head on over, with intellectual and developmental dis- where you’re sure to find the food to fit your abilities and their families, Delta Airlines, mood! ■ the TSA, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Specifically designed for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families, ‘Wings for Autism’ is also a air- Norwegian Air Increases Service at SWF port “rehearsal” for aviation professionals, Just before peak summer travel season begins, And 2017 was also a record setting year for New York Stewart International Airport. with the aim of alleviating the stress of air Norwegian Air has announced it is doubling its all Port Authority airports, with a total of 132.6 Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cot- travel by familiarizing the protocols prior flight service from New York Stewart Interna- million passengers; including New York Stew- ton said: “Studies have shown rebranding the to takeoff and after landing. tional Airport to Dublin, Ireland, one of the air- art International, which saw its most interna- airport with ‘New York’ in the name raises the The recent event had children from line’s popular routes to Europe that debuted in tional travelers ever at 141,000. geographic profile of the airport and its visibil- New York City AHRC (Association for the 2017. These two daily departures now give trav- As a result of this massive jump in ridership, ity, particularly among foreign travelers. While Help of Retarded Children) schools and elers the choice of departing at 12:25pm or terminal expansion as well as the construction preserving the airport’s history, the goal is to their families arriving at LaGuardia around 8:30pm. of a 20,000 square-foot permanent U.S. Cus- bring more flights and tourism dollars to New noon to go through the typical process of And with Express Bus service to the airport toms inspection area is planned to start next York, and ultimately more jobs to the region.” getting a boarding pass, going through provided by Coach USA from the Port Author- year, and in an effort to increase its visibility Construction on the $37million moderniza- security check, then walking to the de- ity Bus Terminal in Mid-town Manhattan, the among travelers to the New York City metro- tion upgrade is expected to be completed in parture gate before boarding. And even approximately 90-minute commute is quick politan area, the airport was recently renamed 2020. ■ though the plane never left the ground, and easy. the Delta crew went through the usual Norwegian also announced its winter sched- pre-takeoff safety drill, just like on a reg- ule (October 28, 2018 – March 31, 2019) which ularly scheduled flight. will increase its service at Shannon Airport Employees from the Port Authority, from two flights per week to daily service; and TSA and Delta Airlines were all on hand to flights to Edinburgh will increase to daily ser- help guide the children and their parents vice from three flights a week. with the exercise. After disembarking the All flight service will be aboard Norwegian’s plane a small reception with snacks was brand new fleet of Boeing 737Max aircraft provided, and a good time was had by all! which have a capacity of up to 189 seats. To find out if ‘Wings for Autism/ Since last summer when the airline first intro- Wings for All’ is coming to an airport duced routes to five European destinations: Bel- near you, or learn more about the orga- fast, Northern Ireland; Bergen, Norway; Dublin, nization go to: www.thearc.org/ Ireland; Edinburgh, Scotland, and Shannon, Ire- wingsforautism land; passenger volume at Stewart Airport has risen over 60% from the previous year. TAKE THE SAFETY HERO CHALLENGE!

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